Limerick gangs ‘grooming’ marginalised children

A study by University College Cork has found that criminal gangs in Limerick are grooming marginalised young children to carry out violent, drug-related crimes.

A study by University College Cork has found that criminal gangs in Limerick are grooming marginalised young children to carry out violent, drug-related crimes.

As part of the research, sociologist Dr Niamh Hourigan spent a year talking to criminals in the city.

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